Woman's Day Magazine NZ

MANSON FAMILY MURDERS KILLER FREE AFTER 50 YEARS

It’s been 50 years since Charles Manson follower and convicted murderer Leslie Van Houten was able to walk freely in society. But last week, the 73-year-old left the California prison where she had been incarcerated for her part in the infamous 1969 Manson murders to begin life on the outside.

Van Houten was just 19 when she helped kill grocer Leno LaBianca and his wife Rosemary after Manson ordered his followers – known as

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